SANTA ANA, Calif. (March 13, 2015) — The Orange County Sheriff’s Department DUI Task Force will be deploying roving DUI patrols during this St. Patrick’s Day Holiday weekend within the cities of Mission Viejo, Lake Forest and Rancho Santa Margarita. In addition to regularly scheduled DUI Task Force officer, these DUI patrols will be looking to stop and arrest drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs.

St. Patrick’s Day has become a deadly day in the United States, with a dramatic spike in drunk-driving fatalities. In 2013, there were 31 people killed in drunk-driving crashes on March 17. From 2009 to 2013, there have been 276 drunk-driving fatalities around the holiday, with almost three-fourths of the drivers being twice the legal limit. Every one of those lives was lost because of bad decisions. Continue reading→

Who: The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) are partnering together to warn residents of the potential dangers of fireworks and illegal explosives this Fourth of July holiday and to promote fireworks safety.

What: OCFA and OCSD will discuss fireworks regulations and safety. “Safe and Sane” fireworks are illegal in most Orange County cities, only eight cities allow them. If fireworks are allowed in their city, residents must comply with that city’s regulations and use the fireworks only in the timeframe allowed, within those cities. Fireworks safety tips will be discussed because of their volatile mix that can cause severe personal injuries and property damage if used incorrectly. Continue reading→

SANTA ANA, Calif. – (May 22, 2014) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on May 25, 2014 in an effort to lower motorcycle deaths and injuries.

Extra deputies will be on duty patrolling areas where motorcycle accidents frequently occur and looking for violations made by drivers and riders alike that can lead to motorcycle crashes. They will also be cracking down on those operating both regular vehicles and motorcycles that are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding, making illegal turns and any other dangerous violation. Continue reading→

Ms. Coto was last seen on April 16, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. leaving her residence, located on Pallazo, in the city of Laguna Niguel. Ms. Coto suffers from several medical issues, and may be in need of medication. Ms. Coto utilizes a walker, but left her residence without it. Ms. Coto also left her residence with no identification and possibly no money. Ms. Coto does not have a vehicle and would most likely be traveling on foot. Continue reading→

SANTA ANA –The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) are seeking the public’s help locating a fugitive charged with sexually assaulting three girls under 10 years old in multi-family shared homes. Law enforcement is also seeking potential additional victims in this case.

Jesus Gomez Montes, 34, Lake Forest, is charged with one felony count of sexual intercourse with a child 10 years or younger, and seven felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14, with sentencing allegations for having more than one victim and substantial sexual conduct with a child. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 130 years to life in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration. A $1 million warrant has been issued for Montes’ arrest. Continue reading→

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department held a news conference today at 2 pm to announce that the two hikers who had gone missing in Orange County’s Trabuco Canyon, Nicholas Cendoya, 19, and Kyndall Jack, 18, of Costa Mesa, have been found, with assistance from several agencies including the Orange County Fire Authority.

“Jack was found today clinging to the side of a steep cliff and shouting for help, authorities said,” according to ABC News. Continue reading→

SANTA ANA, CA – (March 22, 2013) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will honor 30 of their own
at the 25th Anniversary Luncheon of the Medal of Valor Ceremony. This annual signature event recognizes
the outstanding accomplishments of the men and women of the Sheriff’s Department. The deputies and
employees who will be honored have demonstrated exceptional Valor, Courage, Merit, and Lifesaving.
The event is underwritten and hosted by the Sheriff’s Advisory Council. Continue reading→